Alibi Defense
Nov 07, 2011Alibi essentially is a claim made by a Defendant that he or she was somewhere else when a crime that he or she was accused of occurred. The Prosecution has the burden of proving beyond a reasonable dou...
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Daniel P. Hilf's Legal Guides (92)
Troy, MI
Criminal defense Lawyer at Troy, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI
Michigan Sentencing Guidelines - Downward Deviation
Nov 07, 2011In some cases, a Defendant facing sentencing in Michigan must hope that the sentencing Judge will decide to deviate from the existing sentence guideline range to avoid incarceration. If the Judge choos...
See Full GuideCarrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW)
Nov 07, 2011Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) is a felony in Michigan that carries a maximum punishment of 5 years in prison or a $2500 fine.If charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon, the prosecutor must prove b...
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Nov 07, 2011Duress in Michigan is a common-law affirmative defense that applies to situations where the crime committed avoids a greater harm....
See Full GuideFleeing and Eluding the Police
Oct 26, 2011Fleeing and Eluding in Michigan involves an accusation that an individual disobeyed a visual signal (for example, overhead lights, a hand sign, etc.)or audible signal (for example, a siren, a verbal co...
See Full GuideRetail Fraud in Michigan
Oct 24, 2011Retail Fraud (also known as shoplifting) can have serious implications on an individual's reputation, employment or career, ability to get school loans or attend school, and immigration status (for per...
See Full GuideAiding and Abetting, Accessory After the Fact, and Attempted Offenses
Oct 19, 2011Aiding and Abetting means all words or actions by an individual which may support, encourage, or incite the commission of a crime.In Michigan, an aider and abettor is just as liable for as the princip...
See Full GuideResisting and Obstructing Police
Oct 19, 2011Resisting and Obstructing Police (R O) can be charged as a 90 day local ordinance violation, a 1 year misdemeanor (pursuant to MCL 324.1608), or a felony (pursuant to MCL 750.479 or MCL 750.81d). Wha...
See Full GuideDrug Offenses in Michigan
Oct 17, 2011Drug offenses in Michigan can be prosecuted by States, cities, or in Federal Court.This blog does not address Federal drug charges. The basic elements of the crime of possession of a controlled substa...
See Full GuideAiding and Abetting, Accessory After the Fact, and Attempted Offenses
Oct 10, 2011Aiding and Abetting means all words or actions by an individual which may support, encourage, or incite the commission of a crime.In Michigan, an aider and abettor is just as liable for as the principa...
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